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16(+1)-day Pearl Harbor to Okinawa review

Was overall very happy with tour.

I would recommend the first 2 legs of the tour: Hawaii, Guam/Saipan and Tinian because you learn a lot and see some great sites. I would not recommend the Okinawa tour-there isn't really enough to see and the quality of the local guides were overall not great.

12(+1) day Pearl Harbor to the Marianas review

Procom's organization of the tour including our guide was very good. A tour of World War II monuments and relics is very difficult because of the time that has passed. Camille was extremely knowledgeable and always available to resolve any issues. Our overall impression of the tour was good. We would recommend it to anyone interested in the Pacific Theatre of World War II.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

Loved the tour, have recommended it already! Here's why I loved it...once I got to the tour bus at CDG Airport, I didn't have to worry about anything (transportation, accommodations, food, museum fees, arranging for a guide).

5-day Normandy Invasion review

I was very impressed with the tour. All of the other people who were on the tour were very nice and a lot of fun. We were happy to find we had a lot in common with many of them and hope to keep in touch with them. I felt like the tour showed us a large area of sights that we may not have been able to see on our own. I would recommend the tour for that reason.

5-day Normandy Invasion review

My general impression was very very good. And I would recommend your tour to other folks. In fact, I have a sister who is interested. I forwarded her your information so she may one day take one of your tours.

9-day American Civil War Tour - A Nation Tested review

This tour satisfied my interest in putting feet on the ground at many of these iconic battle fields and learning more about them. Like anything there's room for improvement but considering this one of your newest tours no doubt it will get better. Overall Procom offers a good value for your money and that's why I'd recommend taking a trip with you folks. I will be back for another.

9-day American Civil War Tour - A Nation Tested review

I love the fact that even with expansion they still have a small company feel. I always am treated as a friend when I call the office, not just a customer. I am never pressured with "What tour can I book for you today?"

This as our second BBOB tour, we have already booked a third. We love this company, look forward to a fourth, a fifth, and more tours!

9-day American Civil War Tour - A Nation Tested review

I didn't know what to expect prior to the tour. It was a pleasant experience and yes, I would recommend it to someone. Looking forward to information on the new tours coming in 2018/2019 involving the civil war.

11-day Italian Campaign review

Outstanding, from start to finish.

I had an awesome time. I enjoyed the historical sights, which made the WWII Italian campaign come alive from the history books. The food was universally delicious and plentiful (too plentiful at times I think). All the folks on the trip had the same interest in history that I did (unlike traveling with my kids for example). Perhaps best of all, it was relaxing. Everything was taken care of for us; all we had to do is follow Camille's instructions on when to be where. I would recommend your tours for all of the above, plus the great discount program you have. I plan to take advantage of it and book my next tour this week!

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

I have already recommended this tour to several other people since my return. It was everything it was advertised to be and much more. You can't advertise the personal experiences that everyone takes away from the tour...the experience of the bonding that occurs with the others in the group, having a WWII veteran who was in Patton's 3rd Army, what you learn from the tour guides and the visual memories that I will retain for the remainder of my life.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

The tour exceeded our expectations. We learned a lot we didn't know about WWII and D-Day and experienced so much of the local customs, culture, foods. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in following in the 101st Airborne footsteps or interested in seeing WWII sites.

5-day Normandy Invasion review

I rate the overall experience with Procom excellent. I was very pleased by the help that Debra Watkins and Cassie Scales provided to me as I planned my trip. Thanks also to Sandy at avantravel.net for airline reservations.

My general impression of the tour was very positive. The tour enabled me to complete along held desire to visit the invasion beaches and the surrounding countryside.

12-day London to Normandy review

Truly, absolutely no complaints or unmet expectations.

I was delighted with the overall value of the tour experience and look forward to continuing the trail of the Band of Brothers in the future. You can be sure BBoB has my highest recommendation to anyone who asks.

5-day Normandy Invasion review

Everything was great! We have plans to go again, likely to the British tour.

I was really impressed and happy with the entire experience. I was moved, humbled and fell in love with Normandie. I'd move there tomorrow if I could. I heard from others on the tour that have taken tours from other companies and was told this far surpassed those, so I was glad I made the right decision in choosing Procom and have recommended it to others and we are planning another in the future.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

This was our first tour overseas and I think Procom has got it down pat. Everything was well taken care of from the minute we made our reservations until we got off the bus at the end.

We had an excellent time on our tour. The sights, the guides, Robert and Peter along with the rest of our fellow travelers made the tour a special time for us. If you are unsure about taking a tour like this, look no further. The people at Procom have thought of it all. Would and may do another some day.

18-day London to Berchtesgaden review

The tour was extremely satisfying. My husband and I study history and we learned a lot on this trip. Yes, I'd recommend this trip highly. My only complaint would be some of the fellow travelers who, either didn't read the physical requirements of the tour or greatly over estimated their physical abilities. I don't know what you can do about that. I know there were nights Robert wanted to take us to different resturants but one in the group was so obese she could barely walk.

11-day War in Poland review

So far I've had her and Chuba. They are both great and your company is the best. Eva really painted a great picture of a country who has only been free from communist rule for 28 years. It was very insightful and she was very professional.

perfect!!

I just wish that we stayed in Warsaw longer and maybe go to Gdansk first then finished with Krakow. But other than those thoughts, I have no complaints.!!

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

It was, I thought, a first class tour. I would recommend it to anyone that wanted an INTENSE military tour. Since my traveling partner, Joe Less, does not have a computer I know you can use this same information for him. He thoroughly enjoyed this and also thought everything was done very well. We also had a great group of traveling companions.

11-day War in Poland review

I wish there were more than 5 stars on this question because Eva was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I appreciated how she emailed us prior to the tour to introduce herself. During the tour everything seemed to run smoothly and seamlessly. She was always open to our input/feedback and if she didn't know the answer to something, she would find out for us. She always made everyone feel welcomed. I felt she added so much to the tour with her discussions on past history, as well as, current events. I especially liked hearing her stories of what it was like growing up during communism. During the tour I accidentally left my wedding ring at one of the hotels and Eva was instrumental in getting the ring located. I was so impressed with Eva as our tour manager, that I'd schedule my next tour solely based on which one she was managing!

Excellent tour! I look forward to scheduling another and I will most definitely recommend this tour to others.

11-day Eastern Front review

I loved Niki's enthusiasm and personal insights.

Victor was friendly, smart and did a great job.

I always wanted to visit Russia and was not disappointed. The guides did an incredible job, sharing personal as well as historical insights. I only wish for more hours in each day to see everything I wanted to see.

11-day Eastern Front review

Awsome, so helpful and always checking on to make sure that everyone was ok, very understanding about mobility problems, always made me feel like she was happy I was on the tour

very helpful

I'm beyond pleased with the service provided by Procom, this is my second tour with them and already looking for my next tour. As a single women taking tours like this I have never felt unwelcome with Procom unlike another tour company I have traveled with in the past. Everything form getting information about tours to booking and everything beyond is wonderful.

I was very happy with this tour, we saw places that you wouldn't be able to see if you went on your own, I would highly recommend this tour to all my history buff friends, I didn't know a lot about the Eastern front of WW2 but I didn't feel left behind and I learned so much. Highly recommened

11-day Eastern Front review

Victor did a very good job. He was very helpful. Did not seem very comfortable with his English. But that's coming from someone who can only speak English.

Second to none!

Overall, it was a wonderful tour. Extremely well planned. Kudos to Charlie, Niki, and Victor! I learned so much. Saw things I only dreamed of ever seeing. We saw a lot in the relatively short time we were there. I see Russia in a different light now. You've got to continue to use Oleg. And his English is excellent.

11-day Eastern Front review

Niki did a great job!! Handling a group of 28 is like herding cats, Niki kept us informed and on track each day, all with a smile on. Thanks for a great tour!

Victor did a nice job and was helpful when I had a question or needed something. Thanks Victor!

As always Procom delivered a great tour as outlined in the brochure. Already looking forward to a tour next year!

This tour gave me a better understanding of what took place in Russia during the war. As I've told friends, we are all familiar with the U.S. participation in WWII starting in 1943, but to see what took place in Russia starting in 1941 gave me a new perspective of the war. I leaned a lot on this tour!
My only recommendation would be to hold the tour a little later, maybe late September early October so It's not so hot, and attractions in Moscow not crowded with school kids and tourists!! :-)

11-day Eastern Front review

Very caring and on top of things at all times.

Very nice and helpful.

Top-notch from beginning to end

A great look both at WWII in Russia but also behind the scenes a bit about the ongoing changes in their country. There casualty numbers in WWII were staggering, but being there in person really brought that point home. The trip is something we all should do and experience first hand.

11-day Eastern Front review

Organized, always cheerful, handled a large group easily. Went out of her way to help me with flight problems. Could not believe this was her first trip to Russia.

Worked very well with Niki to provide a good, organized trip. Enjoyed his perspective on Russian things and he helped me with some language questions.

Always five star in my opinion.

I learned a great deal about Russian history, the people, and life before and after the breakup of the USSR. This was in addition to a solid program of WWII information. I have recommended your tour to many people, and I am confident that your company always provides excellent service. I knew that if I ever went to Russia that I could trust BBOB. I am very grateful to your company for all my European experiences.

11-day Eastern Front review

Niki kept things under control and somehow kept a sunny, positive attitude the whole time!

Victor is a gentlemen and a great guy, but he needs to be more assertive with the group.

The tour was excellent. We saw a lot of places during a fairly quick tour. I think we should have had a guided tour of the Hermitage and a look inside St. Basil's. Also, more about the Minsk-Moscow highway and a drive out into the steppe would have been nice. Overall, a well-organized, worthwhile trip.

11-day Fields of World War I review

This tour was an outstanding "once in a lifetime" experience. The expert guides/historians were outstanding and provided unique insights into the various battles and events of World War 1. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the history of World War 1.

11-day Fields of World War I review

Superb. I would recommend the tour as the best manner in which to gain an appreciation of all things WWI. The war that was fought without a reason, using American Civil War Infantry tactics with modern weapons.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

This was a great tour.

This tour greatly exceeded my expectations. We were kept busy, but it proceeded at a good pace. Each of out guides was outstanding. It was a joy traveling with fellow Americans and with such accommodating hosts, on a wonderful itinerary.

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget review

I have nothing to complain about.

I would consider it a fairly intense seven days covering some important places in the history of WW-II. I think eating the noon and evening meal on your own allowed some flexibility in schedule that allowed individuals so desiring to see more.

11-day Fields of World War I review

Would have liked to spend more time at each location, but I realize that we were on a tight time frame. Would recommend the tour to everyone interested in WW1. Everyone involved was very helpful, and everything was very interesting

11-day Fields of World War I review

This was an excellent tour for an exposure to the significance, tactics, weapons, and soldier sacrifices of WWI. More refinements of the itinerary to maximize the experience (not the food) would improve the product. The tour is an excellent exposure to a war that sadly, is somewhat overlooked by Americans.

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget review

I found the tour added to my knowledge and I especially liked the times with local guide Rudy that we visited with local people. I liked Rudy's enthusiasm for the soldiers and residents. In addition to seeing the famous sites, I also gained understanding of what happened during the German occupation of countries.

11-day Normandy to the Bulge review

I thought the tour was very good. I am not a WWII buff, attended because my husband was so interested in going. I learned a lot and enjoyed seeing all the areas we visited. The museums were amazing. This trip was far more than I ever expected. All the tour guides were so well prepared and presented complete information. We had so many meaningful stops.

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget review

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget review

An excellent tour. Better than I expected.

It was a lot to see in the time allotted but I never really felt rushed. The itinerary was well planned, buses were comfortable, guides were very professional and accommodations were very nice. Met some great folks.

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget review

11-day Normandy to the Bulge review

Top of the line all the way.

Was an interesting and frankly emotional tour. I would highly recommend it to all those interested in WWII history. It was very meaningful experience to be at the locations I had read extensively about with a group of like minded people and great tour leaders.

11-day Third Reich review

Eva was fantastic. She had a wonderful sense of humor, very knowledgeable, very attentive to the groups needs. She enhanced the experience a great deal.

The only thing that I would change is to hold to the schedule regarding free time as much as possible, as well as to review the amount of time spent in certain places like the Eagles Nest. We had little time to enjoy the top of the mountain.

8-day Battle of Britain review

My general impressions of the tour are the things you get to do and visit for the price. Love the all inclusive where everything is done for you but enjoy the experience!
I would recommend the tour for the same reasons! Worry free, enjoyable vacation!

8-day Battle of Britain review

The tour was well done. Perhaps another 1-2 days could be added so more time could have been spent in central London and would have been nice to see one of the old abandoned US bomber bases near Duxford. I know this trip was previously 7 days in past years. I opted to stay over 2 extra days on my own.

12-day Two World Wars review

This was our first ever multiple day tour. Everything went really well. If there was any type of hiccup, our tour manager, Rudy, handled it with ease. There was never any issue with that. At museums we had entrance tickets and avoided long lines. Our local tour guides shared so much with us that we would never have known if we'd traveled by ourselves.
It was a smallish group that got along great. We all learned quite a bit while enjoying the sights of many beautiful European cities. Kudos to everyone at Procom. We're already looking through the book for potential next trips!

12-day Two World Wars review

Overall I rate the tour an "A". I would recommend as traveling with group, the local guides are available and we saw many battlefields, many cemeteries and museums which would be difficult to locate, PLUS in group we skipped long waiting lines.

12-day Two World Wars review

Service and cost of the tour cannot be beat!! I highly recommend this tour or my previous tour as of very high quality and an extraordinary bargain given what you receive and the cost of travel today. Great hotels, outstanding meals and no expense was spared even when things came up for which there were extra expenses. For example, the Gardens of Versailles were an extra cost to Procom, but without hesitation, Rudy paid the extra fee because the Gardens were extra on Saturday. That to me was the kind of extraordinary service that Procom provides.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers R&R review

Great plan, great time and too much fun!! Thanks!!!

Rudy got us in the right places at the right times to miss the crowds. Restaurants and food were fantastic. Free time was more than enough, and hotels were comfortable. Would do it again in a heartbeat if we didn't have to fly 10 hours to get there. I would recommend Procom for this kind of tour.

9-day American Civil War Tour - A Nation Tested review

Extraordinary!

Procom is the most professional company I have ever traveled with. You get exactly what you pay for. You really care that everyone on your tour will receive the best possible experience. You have impeccable planning, and all anyone needs to do is enjoy yourself, with all that the tour offers.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

9-day American Civil War Tour - A Nation Tested review

Excellent. Love the company. Love the people. Hope to take many more tours with them.

I love the story of the American Civil War. Very hard to believe this was took place in the United States. Procom did an admirable job of painting a complete picture of the war. During the long bus rides I would have liked to hear more of the history leading up to the war. Starting with the creation of the Constitution.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

The tour was fantastic! Great itinerary, experiences that we would never have had without local guides. Loved the fact that everything was included. Most important, our tour manager Robert and driver Charlie went beyond expectations to make our tour memorable!!!

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

Very professional and organized it provided a great flow to the tour. It made it all come together with the events of the war. I would recommend people to the tour due to the great sites, opportunities to see great sites, food, and hotels.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

I can only say that I thought the services were very professional, I will definitely feel good about recommending Pro come tours. From the moment I booked the tour until Robert ordered us a cab to leave the hotel in the early morning hours I was truly satisfied.

My impression is that this is a very well thought out and informative tour of a World War II invasion and battleground assessment. My wife and I learned quite a bit of information and were corrected on somethings that history has shown to be incorrect. I will definitely recommend Procom tours because they are totally inclusive and the price is very reasonable compared to other tours.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers R&R review

Given that we don't get to Europe on a frequent basis, this tour covered everything a WWII fan would want. It is a really busy trip and for people my age it can be a little bit taxing as we were always on the go. However we enjoyed everything we got to see and do and I felt that the price was very fair. It was very nice to have an all inclusive package so that we didn't have to worry about anything.

18-day London to Berchtesgaden review

Great service.

Tour was great. Staff in your office prior to tour, answering questions, etc., were fantastic. Tour was everything I had hoped for and more. Could not always hear guide while on the bus, which was disappointing. Also, never provided access to wifi, which was frustrating. Yes, definitely recomment the tour - already have to multiple people. Each stop was great and should be included. Local historians were awesome. Loved how the historians also had pictures of places/people/events and then showed us how we were standing in the exact same place. Also brought to life the people they highlighted at the cemeteries.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

This tour was put together extremely well! Excellent accommodations, food and tour guides. Everything ran extremely smooth and efficient. Our tour manager did everything in his power to facilitate us and make us satisfied and comfortable.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

The tour was a great history lesson. We went to significant places in history. Very special and reverent places. The guides were wonderful. The tour manager and guides ensured we saw the important sites. I was especially excited about seeing all the beaches, arromanches, point du hoc, German gun battery, st Marie Eligise, Bastogne barracks and museum, the tanks, the fox holes, and the alps. It was all very significant to me and special.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

This was a trip of a lifetime with me and my Dad. Met/exceeded all expectations. I would recommend tour based upon expertise of guides/tour manager as well as the itinerary. I've already recommended to several

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

Exceptional service, I came into this trip with very high expectations and you exceeded them

The tour was great! You provided an exceptional group of local tour guides at each site along with a full-time guide that managed everything 24/7 incredibly well, went to all the key spots that one would want to on this tour, provided great meals, hotels, tour bus and exceptional driver, kept things on schedule but allowed plenty of free time to allow us to not feel rushed, allowed us to see the outpouring of American patriotism felt by the locals in Normandy and Bastogne with the parades, ceremonies, reenactors, memorials, etc....the experience was once-in-a-lifetime and I highly recommend it.

5-day Normandy Invasion review

From the times I've called with questions up until the end of the tour, Procom's service has been superior.

This was my third time to travel with Procom and my second time to the Normandy region. Normandy is beautiful but the beaches and cemeteries remind us at the true human price we pay for freedom. The tour takes you to the places and the guides explain events in detail. For me, standing on Omaha Beach during the anniversary with a professional guide explaining the details of that exact spot was emotional.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the events of D-Day. You'll leave with with a much richer understanding of what happened and why each location was important to the success of the invasion.
I was there during the 71st and 73rd anniversaries so there were many ceremonies and activities going taking place.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

Excellent tour! Yes, I would recommend the tour because it was well organized, and hit many important WWII sites. I could not have put this tour together by myself and seen so much. The tour guides were excellent. Most of the meals were excellent. I felt well informed about where to meet and when. I also felt safe in all the places we visited.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

Overall, I am quite satisfied with the service I received.

I thought that the tout was very good and I feel like I saw and learned much. The food was generally good and the local guides were terrific. For these reasons and the fact that we were shown sites that most people don't get to see, I would heartily recommend this tour!

8-day Battle of Britain review

Always top notch.

The bus trips to Dover and Portsmouth were long. I would rather see the tour go to a hotel out that way at the end of the tour and go to the Tank Museum aka Bovington. They could drive back to the Novotel after Bovington for the last night, than leave the following morning by plane. Good bang for the buck.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

Top Shelf

Very good. If I could change any one thing it would be the instructions on where to meet at the airport in Paris. As a first time traveler to this airport, and being an American who is hesitant to ask for directions, many like me, found the meeting location very difficult to find. The exit to the parking lot maybe needs to be videoed and put online so future tour groups can find it easier. This was the only real issue we encountered.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

First-rate. EVERYTHING came off as promised. No surprises, just exceeding expectations every day.

We simply cannot say enough of this experience from initially reaching out to you, the booking process and of course the actual tour. Calling it first-class doesn't seem a high enough compliment! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

5-day Normandy Invasion review

First off, it was my first time to France and I am very happy I chose Beyond Band of Brothers. The guides, the bus driver, and everyone else helped make it a pleasurable experience. I would highly recommend Beyond Band of Brothers to anyone going on such a trip for the first time or anyone who has a casual interest or minimal knowledge of WWII. As I stated earlier, there were some places that were not covered on the tour that I would like to have seen. I understand, however, that there are certain limitations in scheduling, etc. This tour most definitely "wet my appetite" for another, lengthier, visit to Normandy, which I hope to take in the very near future. . Thank you all so much for all you have done and for all you are doing in keeping history alive!!!!!!!

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

No complaints (and that is saying a lot for me)

Very well put together and orchestrated. Only change I might suggest is to start earlier and get in a bit earlier. The rush to dinner was a bit much at times. I would prefer a bit of time to unwind, maybe even shower, before dinner. Basically I guess I'm complaining about too much tour for the dollar. I am used to getting up early so it just seemed like a lot of time in the morning could be spent on touring as opposed to running late. I realize most people don't get up early though. A very small thing, not a problem as it is only a few weeks and worth it at any rate. And YES, I would highly recommend you tours based on my single experience. Keep up the good work and I hope we will do it again soon.

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers review

Very professional from start to finish.

Very pleased with the purchase and I would highly recommend to other people. Definitely have many different expectations to meet that you have people interested in history who aren't well read then you have others that are well read looking to learn something new. A fine balance to meet for such a large group.